Occupant Classification Sensor: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All seats 

  1. Bend the pressure sensor bracket retaining ear back so it will engage during assembly.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Sensor Bracket Retaining Ear
    GF0013482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with heated seats 

    NOTE: The heated seat element on the front passenger seat cushion is not serviceable separately. If a new heated seat element is needed on the front passenger seat cushion, a new OCS system service kit and a new heated seat element must be installed.
  3. Attach the heated seat cushion element to the seat cushion pad.
  4. Seats having the original equipment OCS system installed 

    NOTE: Failure to route the seat Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system components through the correct seat cushion support opening can cause component failure.
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